City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF PAHOKEE AGENDA City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM Pahokee Commission Chambers 360 East Main Street Pahokee, Florida 33476 CITY COMMISSION: Mayor Keith W. Babb, Jr. Vice Mayor Sanquetta Cowan-Williams Commissioner Derrick Boldin Commissioner Everett D. McPherson, Sr. Commissioner James H. Scott CHARTER OFFICERS: Michael E. Jackson, City Manager Nylene Clarke, City Clerk Burnadette Norris-Weeks, P.A., City Attorney [TENTATIVE: SUBJECT TO REVISION] City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 2 of 3 April 22, 2025 AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL D. ADDITIONS OF EMERGENCY BASIS FROM CITY MANAGER, DELETIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS E. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS / PUBLIC COMMENTS (agenda items only) (This section of the agenda allows for comments from the public to speak. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to comment. A public comment card should be completed and returned to the City Clerk. When you are called to speak, please go to the podium or unmute your device, and prior to addressing the Commission, state your name and address for the record) 1. Proclamation - Honoring Verdenia C. Baker 2. Proclamation - In Honor and Recognition of East Lake High School 3. Proclamation - Proclaiming May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness and Trauma- Informed Care Month 4. Proclamation - Proclaiming May 18-24, 2025, as Water Reuse Week 5. Proclamation – Proclaiming May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer 6. Proclamation - Celebrating the 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week (May 4-10, 2025) F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. April 8, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes G. OLD BUSINESS (discussion of existing activities or previously held events, if any) 1. Update - City Projects H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES I. RESOLUTION(S) 1. RESOLUTION 2025-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBERS 35, 36, 37 AND 38 RELATED TO THE BARFIELD HIGHWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, FDOT CONTRACT G-1753, FM# 442030-01-54-01, FOR WORK PERFORMED BY ROSSO SITE DEVELOPMENT, INC. AS MORE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN COMPOSITE EXHIBIT “A”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FACILITATE REIMBURSEMENT AND TAKE ALL OTHER NECESSARY ACTIONS REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. J. NEW BUSINESS (presentation by city manager of activity or upcoming event, if any) K. REPORT OF THE MAYOR L. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER 1. Discussion of a Job Fair - Commissioner McPherson City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 3 of 3 April 22, 2025 2. Discussion of Purchasing Security Enhancements at the Marina - Commissioner McPherson 3. Discussion of Marina Update - Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams 4. Discussion of Use of Surtax Dollars - Mayor Babb and Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams M. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OF COMMISSIONERS, IF ANY O. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (items not on the agenda) P. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER (community events, feel good announcements, if any) Q. ADJOURN __________________________________________________________________________ Any citizen of the audience wishing to appear before the City Commission to speak with reference to any agenda or non-agenda item must complete the “Request for Appearance and Comment” form and present completed form to the City Clerk prior to commencement of the meeting. Should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Reference: Florida Statutes 286.0105) In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this document can be made available in an alternate format upon request. Special accommodations can be provided upon request with three (3) days advance notice of any meeting, by contacting the Office of the City Clerk at 561-924-5534. If hearing impaired, contact Florida Relay at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800- 955-8770 (Voice), for assistance. (Reference: Florida Statutes 286.26)